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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.68, 41,987.76 and 17,850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.68, 41,987.76 and 17,850.64 is: 24,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.68 : 41,987.76 = 17,850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.68/41,987.76 = 17,850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.68x = 41,987.76 × 17,850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.68x = 749,508,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,508,388.17/30,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.07

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